Observation: Timpanogos

Observation Date
11/5/2022
Observer Name
Drew
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Timpanogos
Location Name or Route
East side of Timp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snow is super warm, wet, and heavy on top of a light and cold layer.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Heavy wind drifting in certain aspects. The temps have stayed cold enough that the snow has blown around quite a bit.
Comments
Skied north eastern aspect slopes early Saturday morning, snow was stable. ECT produced no significant propagation on 32-35 degree slope. Snow pack was getting low on southern aspects. Snow pack has behaved nicely but the top layer has been blown around quite a bit, noticed evidence of wind drifting and loading. Heavy winds at higher elevations and ridge lines. New snow was coming in wet and heavy when we left which won't be great.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable